Project Coordinator - Urgent

We are desiring to recruit an experienced Project Coordinator to join our growing team at State of Colorado Job Opportunities in Denver, CO.
Growing your career as a Full Time Project Coordinator is a terrific opportunity to develop key skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, planning and have the right work ethic for the job, then apply for the position of Project Coordinator at State of Colorado Job Opportunities today!

Department Information STATE OF COLORADO RESIDENCY REQUIRED
NOTE: This announcement may be used to fill multiple openings
The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (HCPF) oversees and operates Health First Colorado (Colorado's Medicaid Program), Child Health Plan Plus (CHP+), and other state public health programs for qualified Coloradans. Our mission is to improve health care equity, access and outcomes for the people we serve while saving Coloradans money on health care and driving value for Colorado.

We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

We are looking for a Project Coordinator to join our Project Management team in the Health Information Office !

As part of the State of Colorado, HCPF offers a competitive benefits package:
PERA retirement benefits including PERA Defined Benefit Plan, PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus 401K and 457 plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
Automatic Short-Term and Optional Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life and AD&D Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) job protection and State of Colorado Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
11 Paid Holidays Annually and Accrued Annual and Sick Leave
Accrued Sick Leave for State of Colorado Temporary Employees
Flexplace and Flextime work arrangements
Variety of discounts on services and products available through the State of Colorado's Work-Life Employment Discount Program
Discounted RTD EcoPass
Reduced college tuition through CSU Global
Credit Union of Colorado Membership Eligibility

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has impacted how and where we do our work. We currently work remotely but in the future, we anticipate this position will work from the office on certain days, possibly full-time, or as part of a hybrid model with in-office and remote work.
Description of Job This position exists to support the Eligibility and Enrollment Unit within the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) under HIO. This is accomplished by coordinating projects on a variety of initiatives related to the Department's MES systems, managing processes by leveraging the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) methodology and Department EPMO standards to ensure that program, systems, and/or operations are supported appropriately.
Responsibilities in this position include:
Support the assigned Project Manager and project team in all facets of assigned projects by defining, planning, documenting, managing, and monitoring the project scope of work, schedule, procurements, budget, requirements, operations, risks, issues, quality, decisions, communication needs, and resource needs through the full project management lifecycle.
Interact with a range of internal and external stakeholders, most often participating in the management and controlling of several projects simultaneously.
Provide detailed organizational coordination and project support to the Project Manager, Department staff, program SMEs, and operations. Position keeps Project Manager, EPMO Supervisor, EPMO Manager, and Office Director informed of the progress on assigned projects.
Assist with the creation, monitoring and maintenance of project tools, templates, trainings, forms, APDs and contracts.
Participate in compliance activities, conducts research to support regulatory activities, and makes recommendations based on research and analysis.
Achieve the responsibilities of the projects to which they have been assigned and for ensuring effective support is delivered to projects within the Office.
Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Business Management, Public Health, Project Management or a field of study related to the work assignment AND two years of professional experience facilitating, managing, and scribing meetings and coordinating project stakeholders, experience in identifying and tracking action items, issues, and risks, and experience in identifying, managing, monitoring, and controlling project scope, objectives, and requirements. Substitutions: A combination of work experience in the occupational field or specialized subject area of the work assigned to the job, which provided the same kind, amount, and level of knowledge acquired in the required education, may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the bachelor's degree.

A master's or doctorate degree from an accredited college or university in a field of study related to the work assignment may be substituted for the bachelor's degree and at the agency's discretion, one or two years of general experience respectively.

Preferred Qualifications : Prior State experience related to the position Experience conducting research and drafting documents such as business proposals or white papers Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred or the ability to obtain within 6 months Strong stakeholder management and communication skills at all levels, with the ability to maintain effective relationships and partnerships with a diverse group of stakeholders Strong planning and organizational skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite, including Project and SharePoint Ability to set and prioritize workload, develop a work plan with tasks, time frames, milestones, resources, and dependencies Strong communication skills, verbal and written, and Ability to be self-motivated and self-directed, while possessing the ability to work in a team environment. DEFINITION OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: Work that involves exercising discretion, analytical skill, judgment, personal accountability, and responsibility for creating, developing, integrating, applying, and sharing an organized body of knowledge that characteristically is uniquely acquired through an intense education or training regimen at a recognized college or university; equivalent to the curriculum requirements for a bachelor's or higher degree with major study in or pertinent to the specialized field; and continuously studied to explore, extend, and use additional discoveries, interpretations, and application and to improve data, materials, equipment, applications and methods.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT All positions at HCPF are security sensitive positions and require that the individuals undergo a criminal record background check as a condition of employment.
Employees who have been disciplinary terminated, resigned in lieu of disciplinary termination, or negotiated their termination from the State of Colorado must disclose this information on the application.

APPEAL RIGHTS:
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.
An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email (View email address on jobs.institutedata.com), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department's action.
For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at View phone number on jobs.institutedata.com; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. Supplemental Information How to Apply (PLEASE READ CAREFULLY) Please note that ONLY your State of Colorado job application will be reviewed during the initial screening; if you submit a resume and cover letter, they will be reviewed in later stages of the selection process. Therefore, it is paramount that you clearly describe all your relevant experience on the application itself. Applications left blank or marked "SEE RESUME" will not be considered.

Your application will be reviewed against the minimum qualifications for the position. If your application demonstrates that you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be invited to the comparative analysis process, which is described below.

Comparative Analysis Process The comparative analysis process will consist primarily of a review of applications against the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position. Applications will be reviewed in comparison to all others in the applicant pool in order to identify a top group of candidates who may be invited for a final interview. Depending on the size of the applicant pool, additional selection processes may be utilized to identify a top group of candidates. Applicants will be notified of their status via email.
Failure to submit properly completed documents by the closing date will result in your application being rejected.

ADAAA Accommodations : The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Virginia Miller, at View email address on jobs.institutedata.com.

The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing does not offer sponsored visas for employment purposes.
Benefits of working as a Project Coordinator in Denver, CO:
? Company offers great benefits
? Professional Development Opportunities
? Advantageous package

? Remote Work opportunity